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Chicago Sun Times Jun 2007
A smart, intelligent thriller with something for everyone. This
new religious conspiracy genre created by Dan Brown has had many
knock-offs. None, however, have the depth and scope of Weber's novel. He
peels away the glossy finish you find in most spy thrillers, prying deeply
into his two major female character's motivations, flaws, and past.
The visceral action of Ludlum combined with the realism of John Le'Clare.


Synopsis
An ancient secret society. The Vatican. The lost tomb of Jesus--the King of Kings And an ancient scroll that unlocks the secret of the Goddess . CODIS-the FBI's Combined DNA Index System-has found a match. A link between the past and present. Between a royal bloodline and the world's foremost terrorist. On the anniversary of their downfall at the hands of the papacy, the Knights Templar vow revenge. The ultimate spies and the ultimate threat: Reunited lovers brought together by fate, Italian-born OSI agent Nick Rossi and beautiful Mossad agent, Josie Schulman, battle an al-Qaeda orchestrated wave of terrorist attacks directed against Rome, the Vatican, and the newly elected Pope. But the investigation means plunging into Rossi's own past and into the arms of Bast, the alluring stranger, who may be his downfall. The ultimate secret: Beneath the Dome of the Rock, in Solomon's Temple, an ancient scroll is found. It unlocks the Holy See's brutally suppressed truth concerning the divine feminine, Mary Magdalene's true identify and role-and the location of history's most important tomb. The ultimate deception: As world leaders converge on Rome for the Pope's funeral, Rossi and Josie race against time and follow a cryptic trail of symbols hidden within German Renaissance paintings: the keys to a mystery that points to a secret Masonic nexus of power, the secrets of the Widow's Son. What would you do for love? What would you do for honor and country? Two strong-willed women find themselves at opposing sides of a struggle for power. Josie a Mossad agent, who is battle weary and disillusioned, and the other-Bast a notorious al-Qaeda operative. But they share three things in common: they seek revenge for the murder of family members, and they both seek love and meaning in their lonesome existence. The third thing they share is the affection of the same man. The man is Nick Rossi intelligence operative stationed in Rome. Rossi seeks the advice of his uncle Professor Giovanni, a man versed in history and the schemes of secret societies. Together they must solve a riddle, clues left by a Masonic Nexus that has infiltrated the Vatican. Rossi knows that his uncle's and even the Pope's life depends upon his actions. And time is running out. Behind the veil of enigma lies the Eschatology Institute, a New Age pop culture Church, complete with Hollywood celebrity spokespersons, secret oaths, and dark agendas. Its leader is on a mad power trip and will kill anyone who stands in his way. And his sights are set on the Vatican.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: Decoding the past like Eco's Foucault's Pendulum, 17 Oct 2007 By  knightquest - See all my reviews While being popular fiction this novel is not just some shiny play toy like DVC. It goes much deeper into the hidden history of secret societies, so be prepared to take a deep plunge. Solomon's Key is set in a universe where fact mingles imperceptibly with fiction, where secret societies chart the true course of human evolution, and the occult exerts its subversive influence on reality in ways barely glimpsed by the average individual. It is extremely informative and holds your attention. It encourages you to pay closer attention as to what is going on around you. My favorite part of this book were the manipulations taking place in the current era that are directly connected to ancient mysteries. It may be mostly speculation, but it's quite convincing. The ultimate value of reading this book is discovering your own reaction to the ideas in question. In other words, it's a way of understanding the depth that you might be buried within any religious deception or controlling agencies. With that being said, I must say I enjoyed this book very much, because it's entertaining as well as informative. I have long felt that religion is a hindrance that does not allow man to question. Do I believe in a worldwide conspiracy, yes because all conspiracies have a level of truth to them, no matter how farfetched they are, there is a foundation for these ideas. Weber is certainly "out there" in terms of his overall theory of the sad state of some of the world's most powerful religions and terrorist organizations. He takes the position that the terrible things that have happened throughout history and are happening today are the result of behind the scenes manipulation by sinister leaders. Weber pounds away at orthodox versions of history and religion and does so in an extraordinarily convincing and entertaining manner. There is much that is good about this book, much that is truth, and much dialogue which springs from an esoteric level. The research is often scholarly and at other times it's nonexistent. Don't take everything in it as gospel, but let him lead you through a magical mystery tour of facts and connections that often have basis in truth. You won't think about the things you see or the news which you read the same way again. This book handles different sciences to one overall science: the many hidden agendas connected to some of our latest archaeological discoveries and new understandings of ancient mysteries. Solomon's Key integrates history, biology, archaeology, politics, military tactics, psychology, occult sciences, and last but not least the art of manipulating the masses by hiding the truth. This book not only deals with the conspiracies in the world, it also opens the closed vaults of secret societies and their applications in world politics and mass control. Great read!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   6 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Religious thrller buffs don't miss Solomon's Key, 9 Jul 2007 By  ladybug "JK" - See all my reviews By J. Schenone by reflections on July 7, 2007 at 6:01 am * Comments Categorized by Book Review / Related Information Dan Brown's religious conspiracy genre series has resulted in many knock-offs but none of them offer the insight and depth of Weber's novel, Solomon's Key. While unbelievable, the reader will find Weber's novel even meatier than Brown's as they experience the novel way in which he blends the Vatican, movie star cult icons, spies, and even a steamy love triangle into a complex recipe for a spy thriller. Additionally, the reader will enjoy the way that Weber provides a history lesson that introduces them to the secret rituals used by secret societies to bridge the gap between this world and the next. Weber uses mentor character, Professor Giovanni, to explain the secret of the divine feminine by saying "They believed that sex was the key or bridge to God or the cosmos and that the Old Testament's Song of Solomon is a path-working guide to the hidden corridor." Giovanni is then portrayed to explain how Mary Magdalene was the opener of the way -- the "sexual initiatrix." The book's originality lies in its unflinching examination of religious history in which the true motivating factors of men rest in their willingness to build empires on the ruins of the sacred feminine goddess. With this as his premise, R. Douglas Weber dives fearlessly into previously uncharted feminine mysteries as he probes the sacred potential of sexuality, of secrets kept hidden from the unworthy and of truths hidden in plain sight. By using CODIS -- the FBI's Combined DNA Index System a link is found between the past and present. Between a royal bloodline and the world's foremost terrorist. This link is used to bring in the Knights Templar who has vowed revenge over the downfall of their kind at the hands of the papacy.In a subplot, reunited lovers, Italian Secret Service agent Nick Rossi and beautiful Mossad agent, Josie Schulman, battle an al-Qaeda orchestrated wave of terrorist attacks directed against the Vatican and the newly elected Pope. However, the investigation means plunging into Rossi's own past and into the arms of Basha, the alluring stranger, who may be his downfall. The ancient scroll they seek unlocks the Holy See's brutally suppressed truth concerning the divine feminine and her role as Gatekeeper and is located beneath the Dome of the Rock, in Solomon's Temple. The ultimate deception occurs as world leaders converge on Rome for the Pope's funeral, while Rossi and Josie race against time following a trail of cryptic symbols hidden within Albert Durer's German Renaissance engravings. The keys to the mystery itself points to a secret Masonic nexus of power and will reveal the secrets of the Widow's Son. While the action-filled intriguing plot of Solomon's key will hold men's attention, women are sure to find the main truth, of the Divine Mother, empowering. I found Solomon's Key to be far more advanced in the religious and secret society genre than The DaVinci Code and I would recommend it for readers who desire a real insight into religious history, as well as, an opportunity for a marvelous read.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   4 of 5 people found the following review helpful: An incredible heart-stopping adventure, 11 Jan 2008 By  LadyHawk1 "God is within you" (Florida) - See all my reviews By A.K. Remi (Florida) Solomon's Key is an incredible, heart-pounding journey that delves into the mysteries of the Freemasons and other secret societies, the tyranny and degradation of the Catholic church, al-Qaeda and its operatives, and the impact of these organizations on our present-day world. Whether or not you are a conspiracy or religious thriller buff, this novel will leave you on the edge of your seat! Fast paced action sequences, steamy encounters, and evil villians abound in this story and will undoubtedly leave every reader wanting more. There is an infinite amount of religious and historical research within these pages, and yet it is woven together beautifully through Weber's masterful storytelling. This author truly has a gift for bringing the written word to life in your mind's eye as he draws you in and leaves you wanting more. Weber's knowledge of weapons and warfare evokes images of Tom Clancy, likely due to his experience as a real-life secret agent. At the same time, he reveals the importance of these weapons in triumphing over evil forces and touches our humanity as the novel culminates with a stunning climax. Although somewhat reminiscent of the Da Vinci Code's premise, with references to the Holy Grail and the divine feminine, Solomon's Key is so much more as it goes beyond the superficial and encourages you to expand your mind. The primary female characters, Josie and Bast, are feisty and focused, yet completely fleshed out. Although trained as killers, both with their own agendas and intentions, they are real women with real needs and desires. You can see through their eyes the intensity of purpose, which softens as the novel progresses and they ultimately realize the true meaning of their existence. All in all, Solomon's Key is a fascinating read that forces you to abandon what you've always known to embrace the potential of the unknown. I know that I have never read a novel quite like it and would love to see it developed for the silver screen. It is unquestionably unique in its scope and has the ability to transcend gender stereotypes - I don't know anyone who would not be intrigued and fascinated by the story. Thank you, Mr. Weber, for bringing your brilliance and amazing writing style to life through these pages. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors! All the thrills of the Black Lodge and Rollin's other thrillers, but with more history, brutal action, suspense-- and to die for-- tough but sensual heroines. Imagine if Dan Brown wrote spies like Ludlum, t